Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Asia
Types
Aralia spinosa
Nelumbo nucifera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
पवित्र कमल
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
loto sagrado
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Nelumbonaceae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.